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Removing front reflectors on front forks
« on: January 31, 2011, 02:06:17 PM »
Does anyone know the easiest way to remove the front reflectors on the chrome front forks WITHOUT DAMAGING THEM? lol  :D
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Re: Removing front reflectors on front forks
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2011, 02:09:27 PM »
Hair dryer, fishing line... heat the reflectors w/hair dry, run fishing line behind them... reflectors pop off... a little chrome polish to clean up the glue residue and your done.

Or....

You can just leave them on like I did. :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

Disclaimer: Had to mention mine still being on to prevent others from bringing it to my attention. ::) :P :D

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Re: Removing front reflectors on front forks
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2011, 02:45:00 PM »
Quote from: Fired00d on January 31, 2011, 02:09:27 PM
Hair dryer, fishing line... heat the reflectors w/hair dry, run fishing line behind them... reflectors pop off... a little chrome polish to clean up the glue residue and your done.

Or....

You can just leave them on like I did. :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

Disclaimer: Had to mention mine still being on to prevent others from bringing it to my attention. ::) :P :D

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Do you think this will work Dood  :nixweiss: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
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Re: Removing front reflectors on front forks
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2011, 02:46:35 PM »
The heat/fishing line trick works every time.
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Re: Removing front reflectors on front forks
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2011, 03:20:19 PM »
Quote from: martys on January 31, 2011, 02:45:00 PM
Do you think this will work Dood  :nixweiss: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

Yep, works like a charm.
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Re: Removing front reflectors on front forks
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2011, 03:43:57 PM »
WD-40 and dental floss!
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Re: Removing front reflectors on front forks
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2011, 03:54:13 PM »
Quote from: martys on January 31, 2011, 02:45:00 PM
Do you think this will work Dood  :nixweiss: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
Not really... but it is said the best defense is an offense. :nixweiss: ;D

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Re: Removing front reflectors on front forks
« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2011, 04:13:38 PM »
Hammer........
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Re: Removing front reflectors on front forks
« Reply #8 on: January 31, 2011, 05:52:51 PM »
Quote from: 2009_FLTRSEI3 on January 31, 2011, 03:43:57 PM
WD-40 and dental floss!
ONLY ON YOUR REFLECTORS.  This sounds like an answer from "Carnac The Magnificent" on the old Johnny Carson Tonight Show.
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Re: Removing front reflectors on front forks
« Reply #9 on: January 31, 2011, 05:53:32 PM »
Lighter fuid, dont ignite it just pour some over the reflector and it will attack and soften the adhesive strip allowing you to pull it off. Any residual can be wipeed off with a cloth soaked in a little lighter fluid.
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Re: Removing front reflectors on front forks
« Reply #10 on: January 31, 2011, 06:38:57 PM »
Quote from: Fired00d on January 31, 2011, 02:09:27 PM
Hair dryer, fishing line... heat the reflectors w/hair dry, run fishing line behind them... reflectors pop off... a little chrome polish to clean up the glue residue and your done.

Or....

You can just leave them on like I did. :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

Disclaimer: Had to mention mine still being on to prevent others from bringing it to my attention. ::) :P :D

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Re: Removing front reflectors on front forks
« Reply #11 on: January 31, 2011, 07:51:08 PM »
Hair Dryer dental floss and then goof off and finally polish
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Re: Removing front reflectors on front forks
« Reply #12 on: January 31, 2011, 07:54:26 PM »
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Re: Removing front reflectors on front forks
« Reply #13 on: January 31, 2011, 07:58:59 PM »
I have heard of LEOs in some jurisdictions being anal about having ALL the factory installed, DOT required safety equipment intact. I'm not preachin' or discouraging anyone....just sayin'.....
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Re: Removing front reflectors on front forks
« Reply #14 on: January 31, 2011, 08:03:35 PM »
Quote from: dayne66 on January 31, 2011, 07:58:59 PM
I have heard of LEOs in some jurisdictions being anal about having ALL the factory installed, DOT required safety equipment intact. I'm not preachin' or discouraging anyone....just sayin'.....

yep... more for annual inspections here though...
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